Apollo program experience in recovery-support communications is reviewed, and the working relationships among NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial communications facilities are discussed. The organization, facilities, philosophy, and funding of recovery-support communications are described. The relocation of two recovery control centers is discussed, as are the functions of primary and secondary recovery ships, aircraft, and relay satellities. The possibility of using ships of opportunity for recovery operations is considered. Finally, the means by which money, manpower, and resources have been saved and longlines leased are delineated. (Author)


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    Title :

    Apollo Experience Report: Communications Used During Recovery Operations


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English